Category Archives: Gardening

Alfalfa: The Jewel of the Homestead

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Larry Braley

Alfalfa is one of those crops that should be in every mini-farm or home garden. Although we humans may not necessarily consume or directly enjoy its valuable production–unless eating sprouts–it brings tremendous benefit to animal and soil alike and the … Continue reading →

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Old Troy-Bilt Horse Tiller: Dreams of the Past Come True

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Larry Braley

When I was a teenager living in a small Missouri country town, I would go over to my friend’s house and see his grandparents tilling their garden with an old style Troy-Bilt Horse tiller. This was the big unit with … Continue reading →

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Potato Planting Time!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Larry Braley

It’s time to get ready to plant potatoes! I’m so excited! Potatoes are some of the first crops we plant in spring. Potatoes are the “funnest” crop my kids like to grow. It’s easy for them to plant and they … Continue reading →

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